Forty years ago. I told you that my father has always been there for me. From my sister. And -- as vice president he we be there for you. And he -- I've seen it I've seen up close and personal. I've watched -- use more than three decades of experience. Respecting goodwill. On both sides of the aisle. To move -- vital legislation. Just like he did. But the violence against women act. -- -- -- Have a serious. I've seen him make quiet visits to veterans hospitals. And private phone calls to the families first responders killed in the line of duty. They moments both public and private. He's the father I've always known. The grandfather. My children -- the door. The vice president. Our nation needs. So tonight mister chairman. It's my great honor. To place into nomination. For the office of the vice president. Of the United States my father and my hero Joseph Biden. -- I know Joseph must be emotional right now and has -- because you -- hero. You gotta -- -- the hard. We have a motion to suspend the rules and nominate Joseph Biden by acclamation. As a democratic party's vice presidential candidate is there a second. All in favor of the motion say -- All of blow youth. The -- -- it. --

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